​ Afro-Peruvian Music Workshop at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Afro-Peruvian Music Workshop at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Saturday, December 14, 2024 : NOTE: This is the new date for this event!

Join us at the Scotch Plains Public Library for a unique opportunity to experience the joy of Afro-Peruvian music! This event now takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm: PLEASE NOTE: This is the new date for this event- this is a rescheduled event!

This interactive workshop celebrates the heritage of Afro-Peruvian music and its main instrument, the cajón or box drum.
Peruvian musician and teacher Hector Morales will introduce us to this rich tradition and perform some typical styles, including festejo, lando, and zamacueca. Participants will have the opportunity to play the cajón and other percussion instruments, such as the cajita (little box) and the quijada (donkey jawbone), as well as a chance to learn to sing popular songs of the Afro-Peruvian repertoire, which are an essential part of this beautiful tradition.

This program is open to adults and teens.
Please Register to secure your place in this special workshop. This program is supported by funding from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League.

Peruvian drummer and percussionist Hector Morales has combined national and international performance for the past 20 years with his work as a teaching artist in the Tri-State area. As Adjunct Faculty he currently co-teaches a course on Performing and Teaching World Music at William Paterson University. He currently leads “The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble,” an All-Star group of master musicians of Afro-Peruvian music.

For more information or to register, go to www.scotlib.org, email library@scotlib.org or call (908) 322-5007 x 204. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.